TX · Port Arthur · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Port Arthur, TX

Pay for dental office managers in the Port Arthur area centers on $48.38 per hour, or about $100,620 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.29 and the upper quarter over $61.65. That ranks 276th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 202nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Port Arthur and what they pay.

Dental Office Manager pay in Port Arthur, TX

The metro median is 6% below the Texas statewide median of $51.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 570 medical and health services managers employed in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.07$60,47049% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.29$77,56034% below U.S. median
Median$48.38$100,62015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$61.65$128,2309% above U.S. median
Top 10%$75.61$157,27033% above U.S. median

How Port Arthur ranks

  • 276th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 202nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 19th of 24 Texas metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental office manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Port Arthur

  • Overall prices in Beaumont-Port Arthur run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.38 median hour buys what $53.73 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,742
  • Per year: $87,084
  • Per month: $7,257
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Office Manager roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Port Arthur as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Brenham, TX

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012648
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Weatherford, TX

$55k–$65k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012417
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Orange County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Orange County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Office Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Beaumont, TX20 mi$48.38/hr112,893
Lake Charles, LA46 mi$44.65/hr81,157
Baytown, TX65 mi$57.69/hr86,004
Texas City, TX68 mi$57.69/hr57,875
Pasadena, TX77 mi$57.69/hr149,617
League City, TX78 mi$57.69/hr118,456

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License and tax basics in Texas

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Port Arthur, TX?

Dental Office Managers in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area have a median pay of $48.38 per hour, about $100,620 a year. The middle half earn between $37.29 and $61.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Port Arthur a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?

Beaumont-Port Arthur ranks 202nd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 276th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Port Arthur as a dental office manager?

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Port Arthur in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Orange County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental office managers in Port Arthur?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 4 postings$27.52/ hr$24–$31
  • Aspen DentalFort Worth, TX · 13 postings$21.50/ hr$17–$31
  • Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
  • Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$22.50High$29

17 Office Manager postings with published pay in Texas, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 17 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $19.00–$21.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Burleson, TX · posted 2 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $18.00–$22.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Lewisville, TX · posted 2 days ago

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